What month do you plant wildflower seeds in the UK?
Most meadow seed mixes can be sown in early to mid-spring (March/April) or early autumn (September), but check packets for details. On lighter soil, autumn-sown seeds generally germinate and establish quickly, although some won’t come up until the following spring. Sow in the spring or autumn at around 3g/m2 for 100% pure wildflower seed mixtures and 5g/m2 for 80/20 meadow grass and wildflower mixes. Good ground preparation is essential.
Can you plant wildflower seeds in September in the UK?
You can create a mini meadow, sow wildflowers in gaps in your borders or even grow wildflowers in a pot. Wildflower seeds can be sown in spring, typically from March to April. You can usually also sow seed in September. Fall Planting Results in Earlier Blooms Like fall-seeded lawns, fall-planted wildflower seed has a chance to settle into your site during the winter, and is ready to burst into growth in early spring. This is why fall-planted wildflower seed is up and in bloom about two weeks earlier than spring-planted seed.
Can I just throw wildflower seeds around?
Simply put, a little preparation is needed. Wildflower seeds won’t be able to germinate if they are just thrown on top of a pre-existing lawn and even if you scatter them on soil, it needs to be properly prepared and the seeds need to be gently raked in so that they are snug and secure if you want the best results! However, with wildflower seeds, a lot of them are really small. So you don’t actually bury wildflower seeds, you can just sprinkle them on top of the soil.
Can I sow seeds in October?
October is a great time to get ahead and make early sowings of hardy annual flowers and bedding plants, along with vegetable crops like onions, garlic, broad beans and peas. September beckons you to extend your harvest by planting a variety of fall-loving vegetables. Think of hearty greens like Kale and Chard, crunchy Radishes, earthy Beets, and the return of Lettuce to garden beds, flourishing in cooler weather.